Andrew Bayly
National propose splitting KiwiSaver between funds
National is promising to allow people to split their KiwiSaver between different funds.
The party says this is about allowing greater consumer choice, but Labour argues that it erodes consumer… Audio
National Party accuses govt of failing construction sector
The National Party is accusing the Government of failing the building and construction sector.
A new report out today from CoreLogic says the sector's under extreme cost pressures with construction… Audio
Govt eyes change for grocery sector - National Party responds
There could be big changes to the grocery sector with the Consumer Affairs Minister not ruling out going further than the Commerce Commission's recommendations.
National Party MP Andrew Bayly spoke… Audio
Collins’ snub startles media - but it cuts both ways
National's embattled leader surprised the media by spurning some interview opportunities this week - and the public exposure that would have come with them. But while political reporters often… Audio
Collins’ snub startles media - but it cuts both ways
National's embattled leader surprised the media by spurning some interview opportunities this week - and the public exposure that would have come with them. But while political reporters often…
AudioFour fall down, three stand up
This week Parliament banished four member’s bills to dusty oblivion, but like a game of whack-a-mole three more popped up to replace them. Audio
Four fall down, three stand up
This week Parliament banished four member’s bills to dusty oblivion, but like a game of whack-a-mole three more popped up to replace them.
AudioMidweek Mediawatch - revenge for pineapple on pizza
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about controversial sportscaster Martin Devlin reportedly returning to the radio; the Forever War in Afghanistan; football… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - revenge for pineapple on pizza
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about controversial sportscaster Martin Devlin reportedly returning to the radio; the Forever War in Afghanistan; football…
AudioBudget 2021 just 'papering over the cracks' - National Party
The National Party says the Budget delivered by Finance Minister Grant Robertson yesterday afternoon is simply papering over the cracks.
In its first unconstrained Budget in decades, Labour hiked… Audio
Shovel ready projects not helping GDP - National Party
National says that a surprise decline in GDP shows that the government's shovel ready projects have failed to stimulate economic activity.
The 1 percent drop in the December quarter appears to be… Audio
Critics pick holes in government plea to Reserve Bank
Critics have been quick to pick holes in the Government's surprise plea for the Reserve Bank to help cool the rampant housing market.
The Bank's Governor has told the Finance Minister it already… Audio
Judith Collins on telling the Reserve Bank what to do
The National Party says the Reserve Bank's plan to pour $28 billion into the financial system needs to be rethought.
The Opposition finance spokesperson, Andrew Bayly, has argued that the money will… Audio
Business leaders not backing National over Reserve Bank
Business leaders aren't backing National's call for the government to "rein in" the Reserve Bank and insist conditions be put around new funding.
The National Party wants the government to ensure… Audio
National lashes out at Reserve Bank Governor
The Reserve Bank is being accused of adding pressure to an already stretched housing market.
It is offering to pump another $28 billion dollars into the economy over the next couple of years through… Audio
Covid-19: Farmers on Auckland border split from animals
Farmers around Auckland's southern border are finding themselves unable to check their stock, and having to drive vast distances to get feed and equipment.
They're calling on the government make them… Audio
National pitches KiwiSaver funds for business start-ups
National is offering a cash package of up to $30,000 for people who've lost their jobs and want to start their own business - the catch - most of it would come from their own KiwiSaver funds.
Judith… Audio
End of the line for cheques
When was the last time you used a cheque?
Kiwibank, Inland Revenue and ACC will stop accepting them as payment as of this weekend - and other banks are expected to follow suit.
However, the National… Audio
Cynicism towards new Construction Transformation Plan
Construction voices acknowledge a degree of cynicism in the sector at a newly touted Transformation Plan, but they say it's the best shot of tackling long-standing problems.
The Government announced… Audio
Following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia
Hunua MP Andrew Bayly and his son, Daniel spent 22 days on camels, covering 500km of southern Jordan to follow the routes that Lawrence of Arabia took when he was a part of the Arab forces that… Audio